Scopes Trial Fun Facts
Trial atmosphere: The trial was festive, with over 600 spectators in the courtroom and more than 1,000 on the courthouse lawn.
The telegraph trial: Thousands of miles of telegraph wire were strung between Dayton, TN, and Chattanooga, Twenty-two temporary telegraphists were hired to work the wires, and they transmitted more than 2 million words about the trial. For more information, visit Scopes100.com.
Joe C. DeVille cover band headlines Summer NightsThe Joe C. DeVille Band, a popular Chattanooga cover band, will take the Rhea County Courthouse outdoor stage Friday, June 20, for the t...
Summer Nights concerts continue with Eddie BeaversEddie Beavers, a highly versatile musician, will take the Rhea County Courthouse outdoor stage Friday, June 13, for the second night of ...
One month to go!The centennial production of the Scopes Trial Play Destiny in Dayton begins in a month. The trial of the century itself began one month ...
June 5, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYWhile in Nashville, William Jennings Bryan tells the Chattanooga Daily Times that “Professor Scopes can think anything he pleases and sa...
Joe C. DeVille rocks the courthouse June 20Read More
Jun 20, 2025
6:30 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
Wilson and Cross closes out summer concert series June 27Read More
Jun 27, 2025
6:30 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
Scopes Trial Play: Destiny in DaytonRead More
Jul 11, 2025
7:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
